Qatar Shell, in collaboration with Qatar Development Bank (QDB), has signed agreements with five new local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to become suppliers for Pearl GTL
Qatar Shell managing director Wael Sawan signed the contracts with the chief executive officers of the SMEs.
Pearl GTL is world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant owned by Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Shell at Ras Laffan.
The five Qatari SMEs that have been awarded contracts are Mozon Industries for the manufacture of large open-head steel drums, KEPCO for the manufacture of low voltage cables, Pioneer Metal Company for electrical cable trays, Prince’s Lights for the maintenance, repair and re-certification of ATEX two-way radios and Rumaillah Motors for the maintenance and service of offshore diesel generators.
QDB CEO Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al Khalifa said, “Our strategy is to accelerate the growth and development of Qatar’s private sector, and it through such joint initiatives that we are able to link local SMEs to world-class companies such as Shell and Qatar Petroleum. Local SMEs grow and flourish by acquiring contracts that have the potential to elevate their futures, and global companies and their customers get the services they need from a local supplier, which reduces risk and provides quality assurance.
“The addition of five new Qatari SMEs to the three local suppliers which were announced last year is a clear demonstration to the successful partnership between Qatar Shell and QDB to bolster a robust private sector that will help diversify Qatar's economy and support the Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Sawan added that Qatar Shell would continue to closely cooperate with QDB to enhance local expertise, skills and content by actively providing business opportunities to the local market.
Qatar Kentz, part of the SNC-Lavalin Group, also secured a contract for Pearl GTL onshore and offshore facilities.
The four-year contract would see Qatar Kentz carry out engineering, procurement and construction management as well as serve as the construction contractor for the facilities in Qatar. The firm would manage all services associated to plant changes, as well as minor, base and medium projects.
